Commission accepts donation of local artist’s Roadrunner statue for Locomotive Park
Summary
The commission voted to accept a $1,000 Roadrunner statue donated by local artist Jesse Lomeli and will recommend the donation to city council for final acceptance; commissioners discussed siting near existing sculptures and native-plant landscaping.
The Parks, Aquatics, Recreation and Trails Commission voted to accept a donation from local artist Jesse Lomeli of a Roadrunner statue valued at $1,000 for placement at Locomotive Park, 310 W. Beale St. Staff said donated art must be approved by city council and the commission recommended forwarding the donation.
Commissioners praised the gift and discussed possible siting alternatives, including placing the Roadrunner near an existing Chuckwalla sculpture and adding native landscaping around the piece to create a small interpretive or nature feature. Commissioner proposals emphasized locating the statue in a place that is visible to tourists and park users.
A motion to accept the donation was made and seconded, and a voice vote recorded unanimous approval. Staff said they will check with the artist about alternate locations and will bring the recommendation to council for final action.
